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Investments in housing drive economic growth

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Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane says investing in formal housing and the transformation of informal settlements are critical contributions to infrastructure development and economic growth.

SA joins international community to observe World Ozone Day

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As South Africa joins the world in celebrating World Ozone Day 2025, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has reflected on the importance of ozone protection, while highlighting measures that South Africa has implemented to protect the ozone layer.

Collaboration is key for success of MSMEs

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The Deputy Minister of Finance, Ashor Sarupen, has emphasised the importance of governments, the private sector, development finance institutions, and multilateral partners working together to create an enabling environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to succeed. 

SIU investigation into Water Department expanded

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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will expand its investigation into allegations of serious maladministration at the Department of Water and Sanitation to include the “Drop the Block” Project.

SA reaffirms commitment to sustainable fuels

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Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to advancing sustainable fuels and hydrogen energy.

Work towards fiscal sustainability continues 

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As part of ongoing efforts to achieve fiscal sustainability, government is implementing reforms that will unlock economic growth and is roping in the private sector to invest in infrastructure development, says the Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo.

"War room" for 2026 academic year

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The Department of Higher Education and Training is set to establish a War Room for the 2026 academic year in a bid to strengthen stability and responsiveness across the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system.

Over 200 suspects arrested in Ekurhuleni weekend crackdown

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A total of 206 suspects were arrested for various cases within Ekurhuleni, Policing precincts over the weekend, from Friday 12 September until Sunday morning, 14 September 2025 with a total of five illegal liquor outlets shut down.

TNPA Newark Road upgrades almost complete

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Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has reported major progress in the upgrade of Newark Road, one of the Port of Richards Bay’s most critical access routes, with 75% of works completed.